A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 500383 Details
Epoch: 23 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 500421 epoch_slot_no: 3621 block_no: 500358 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1022 time: 2018-01-17 17:51:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2791dfe7fc63137a88a53afe90f98c6197f4e2f7c50c189491d4b8e01cc9cbcdBlock Operator
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